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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,006.10, 571,331.57 and 230,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,006.10, 571,331.57 and 230,247.24 is: 317,742.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,006.10 : 571,331.57 = 230,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,006.10/571,331.57 = 230,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,006.10x = 571,331.57 × 230,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,006.10x = 131,547,513,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,547,513,109.47/414,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,742.94

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